2nd Shift Plant Maintenance Tech — Keep Production Moving

Saputo, Inc.; Town of Friendship (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment at our US plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, and document activities in SAP/CMMS.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply; overtime, weekends, and on-call work may be required to support continuous production and compliance with GMP/SQF standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (food, dairy, beverage, or manufacturing preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance systems (SAP/CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform planned and unplanned preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose equipment issues using schematics, manuals, and testing devices.
• Repair or replace worn, damaged, or malfunctioning parts.
• Support utilities, refrigeration, boiler, and facility systems as applicable.
• Safely operate and test equipment after repairs to ensure proper function.
• Document work orders, maintenance activities, and PMs in SAP or other CMMS systems.
• Respond promptly to production needs on the plant floor.
• Comply with safety regulations, GMPs, SQF, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

VFDs

Conveyors

Process instrumentation

Read schematics/diagrams

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment at our US plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, and document activities in SAP/CMMS.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply; overtime, weekends, and on-call work may be required to support continuous production and compliance with GMP/SQF standards.